As of May, 2024, a 1970-D Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $7.00 and $3,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $2,820.00 in the 08/10/2016 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 2,891,438,900
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1970-D Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-67+3,500.00
MS-67500.00
MS-66+90.00
MS-6637.00
MS-65+26.00
MS-6522.00
MS-64+18.00
MS-6416.00
MS-63+12.00
MS-6310.00
MS-62+8.00
MS-627.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State7.003,500.00353.83

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1970 Lincoln Cent (Modern). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1970-S Penny Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)1.005.006.0027.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.002.00
1970-S Penny Lg Date, Doubled Die Obv. Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)650.001,100.001,500.005,350.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A26.00900.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A2.001,850.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.0075.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A22.00700.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.00240.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A12.002,000.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-103, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A18.003,250.00
1970 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.005,500.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A60.009,500.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.0055.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.00700.00
1970-S Penny Small Date FS-1402, RD (Proof)N/AN/A24.00825.00
1970-S Penny LD TDO FS-107, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A30.00850.00
1970-S Penny Small Date FS-1402, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A65.00900.00
1970-S Penny Small Date FS-1402, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A350.00350.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-113 (030.6), RD (Proof)N/AN/A110.00275.00
1970-S Penny DDO FS-102 LD/SD, RD (Proof)N/AN/A160.00550.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-113, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A125.00500.00
1970-S Penny DDO FS-102 LD/SD, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A400.002,150.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, TDO FS-107, RD (Proof)N/AN/A27.00550.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A55.001,100.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-101 (FS-029), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,850.006,750.00
1970-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse Large Date, FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,050.0022,750.00
1970-S Penny Lg Date, Doubled Die Obv. Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,700.006,650.00
1970-S Penny Lg Date, Doubled Die Obv., RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,000.0022,500.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1970-D Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$13.00

Lowest Sale Price
$161.00

Highest Sale Price
$51.40

Average Sale Price
$30.00

Most Recent Sale Price
45

Number of Sales
$2,313.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6731.002,820.00702.62
MS-66+51.0051.0051.00
MS-6613.00161.0051.40
MS-65+7.008.007.50
MS-648.00110.0035.29
MS-636.0055.0022.50
MS-6029.0029.0029.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1970-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $2,820.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1970-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1970-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 48.75% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 37.50% / 13.75% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1970-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions336.0004/30/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC505.0007/24/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/21/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC410.0010/04/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0008/07/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0006/19/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0008/12/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions152.7503/28/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0007/05/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0005/31/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2503/03/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions890.6503/03/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/04/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions223.2501/18/2015
MS-66NGCGreat Collections23.0011/30/2014
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections45.0011/30/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0009/14/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections26.0009/14/2014
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections55.0008/17/2014
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections110.0008/17/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections35.0006/22/2014
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections6.0004/20/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections52.0004/13/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/23/2014
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections15.0003/09/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections31.0012/08/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections30.0010/13/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections55.0010/06/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections13.0009/08/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections40.0008/11/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0007/15/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections67.0006/30/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0006/10/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0006/09/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections18.0005/26/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections23.0005/05/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0004/07/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections55.0001/27/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections58.0001/06/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections61.0012/23/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections45.0010/07/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections90.0009/23/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections75.0009/16/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections70.0009/09/2012
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections8.0004/22/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC50.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections24.0011/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0007/18/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0010/04/2010
MS-66ANACSDavid Lawrence RC13.0004/19/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0012/14/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0012/04/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC26.0010/20/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,380.0010/06/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/29/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0009/17/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0008/11/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC52.0008/04/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0007/21/2008
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC41.0006/30/2008
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions98.0004/16/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0003/17/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0002/27/2008
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC31.0012/27/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0011/14/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0005/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0012/04/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/09/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0011/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0010/20/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0010/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0010/06/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0005/28/2003